Revisiting Deals (Huff/Wilson), Article on Tony Gwynn, Tom Verducci's Article

• O's News: Roch Kutbako mentions in his blog: "The Orioles remain in talks with the representatives for Craig Wilson and Aubrey Huff, but it doesn't appear that anything is imminent. It should be fairly quiet this week. It usually is between Christmas and Jan. 1. But phone calls are being made each day."
  
  I personally think we need to sign one or both of them. Right now, with the exception of Chris Gomez, the bench looks weak and fairly think. Getting these two would add two solid veterans to the team and both could get significant time in a platoon situation. Aubrey Huff is the sexier name and perhaps with the best bat, but Craig Wilson is serviceable and from seeing him in Pittsburgh and the Yankees, has a decent bat. Both may not be known for their glove, but they are better options than what we have at the moment.
  
  
• Great article on ESPN.com by Maryland's own Tim Kurkjian's on Tony Gwynn. It's a foregone conclusion that he'll be inducted into the Hall of Fame with Cal Ripken.
  
  Here's the Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof07/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=2708775
  
  
• Read "On the Verge" by Tom Verducci. I have always liked what he's has to say and he's got an article posted on CNNSI.com about young stars that he projects will break out in '07. Link: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/tom_verducci/12/26/breakout/index.html
  
  
• This is a very dull week. I am at work right now and honestly do not know what to do with myself since there's no one here, the parking lot is empty and for every minute the clock moves forward, it feels like it's going two minutes back. The good thing is that all the work I need to get done to close out the year is done! Oh well, another early day...